DEBATE: The 2026 Red Sox AWARDS: MVP, Biggest Surprise, Biggest Disappointment & MORE

Boston Red Sox fans get a season recap filled with surprises, triumphs, and hard truths as Willson Contreras earns MVP honors for his monster stats and off-field leadership. Gabby Maljanian spotlights breakthrough star Payton Tolle, the durable Wilyer Abreu, and dubs Jarren Duran the year's biggest disappointment after a frustrating performance. Is Caleb Durbin the answer at third base? Plus, the “What Could Have Been” award punctuates Roman Anthony’s injury-marred campaign, while Chad Tracy receives a long-overdue apology for steering the club from manager chaos to a dramatic playoff push. Key moments include the firing of Alex Cora, a franchise-best 32-5 run, and a gut-wrenching ending to the Wild Card series. Maljanian highlights Sonny Gray’s ace performance and casts intrigue on Curtis Mead’s potential impact for 2027. Can Boston’s grit and resilience carry over, or are major roster moves still needed for a true title bid? Photo Credit: Eric Hartline - Imagn Images Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast . Gameday Mens Health Gameday Men’s Health is a real, in-person men’s health clinic that looks at the full picture before developing a treatment plan. Book your complimentary test and consult at https://join.gamedaymenshealth.com/reasons_to_choose_gameday-1201?utm_source=lockedon&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=MLB&utm_network=lockedon&utm_adgroup=corp&ghl_tag=national,cor p KALSHI For a limited time, Download Kalshi and use code Locked On to get $25 when you trade $25. Kalshi. Trade what’s next. Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon . Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel This season, FanDuel is making the excitement go beyond what happens on the field with the all-new FanDuel Rewards Club , featuring exclusive offers, surprises, and more. Every week, check the FanDuel app to see what’s waiting for you or visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER : 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions ap